Month: July 2026

Truck rollover in the Swartberg Pass

Truck rollover in the Swartberg Pass

The Swartberg Pass is currently closed to traffic after a truck left the road last night, 16 July, at the first bend near Kobus se Gat. It is not yet known if there are any injuries. Oudtshoorn Courant Safe Driving with Trucks in the Mountainshttps://t.co/f801MBqO7P#ArriveAlive #SafeDriving #Mountains pic.twitter.com/4MRprK4PTT – Arrive […]

Gearing for Efficiency: RFA and SAFLA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Gearing for Efficiency: RFA and SAFLA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The Road Freight Association (RFA) and the South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) have formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), thereby creating a broader advocacy framework into the freight forwarding and logistics space. The agreement establishes a framework for structured collaboration across […]

Abnormal loads to be transported in the Eastern Cape

Abnormal loads to be transported in the Eastern Cape

Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 Please be advised that on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 from 07:00, abnormal loads trucks transporting wind turbine components will be travelling from Coega Harbour through Makhanda along the N2 sections 12 and 13 routes to a farm on nthe R350 Bedford road. The abnormal loads […]

Why preventive maintenance is becoming central to logistics reliability

Why preventive maintenance is becoming central to logistics reliability

As road freight operators contend with tighter delivery expectations, high vehicle utilisation and challenging operating conditions, preventive maintenance is becoming a critical part of protecting uptime, safety and customer confidence. South Africa’s logistics operators are heading into winter with renewed focus on fleet maintenance, as colder conditions, wet roads and […]

A truck overturned on the Oyster Bay Road

A truck overturned on the Oyster Bay Road

Motorists travelling between Humansdorp and Oyster Bay are advised to exercise extreme caution following an incident where a truck overturned on the Oyster Bay Road. The truck is currently lying next to the roadway. Traffic officers have been dispatched to the scene to assist and monitor traffic. Road users are […]

Abnormal loads travelling from Coega Harbour through Makhanda along the N2

Abnormal loads travelling from Coega Harbour through Makhanda along the N2

Please be advised that on Monday, 13 July 2026 from 07:00, abnormal loads transporting wind turbine components will be travelling from Coega Harbour through Makhanda along the N2 sections 12 and 13 routes to a farm on the R350 Bedford Road. The abnormal loads will be escorted to ensure safe […]